2024 Best Music Schools in Washington
11
Colleges in Washington
384
Music Degrees Awarded
$29,298
Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in
music is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #43 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in Washington to determine which ones were the best for music students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 384 degrees in music to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Degree-Level Rankings
Choosing a Great Music School
The music program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Music rankings. For our Best Overall Music School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Music Degree Level
The music school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Music Schools in Washington.
More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you.
Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Read more about College Factual's methodology.
ADVERTISEMENTS
Featured Music Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
MBA in Music Business
Earn the music business degree that fits into the business world – and partners Southern New Hampshire University with world-renowned Berklee College of Music.
Learn More
Best Schools for Music in Washington
Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the music degree levels they offer.
10 Top Washington Schools in Music
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in music. UW Seattle is a very large public university located in the city of Seattle. A Best Colleges rank of #37 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UW Seattle is a great university overall.
There were about 51 music students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, music degree recipients generally earn about $30,924 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in music from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
It's difficult to beat Central Washington University if you wish to pursue a degree in music. CWU is a moderately-sized public university located in the distant town of Ellensburg. A Best Colleges rank of #357 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means CWU is a great university overall.
There were approximately 48 music students who graduated with this degree at CWU in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the music program at Central Washington University earn $2,347 more than the standard graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.
More information about a degree in music from Central Washington University
It is hard to beat University of Puget Sound if you wish to pursue a degree in music. Puget Sound is a small private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Tacoma. A Best Colleges rank of #348 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Puget Sound is a great university overall.
There were approximately 9 music students who graduated with this degree at Puget Sound in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the music program report average early career income of $29,692.
More information about a degree in music from University of Puget Sound
Western Washington University is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in music. Located in the city of Bellingham, WWU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #215 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WWU is a great university overall.
There were about 22 music students who graduated with this degree at WWU in the most recent year we have data available. After graduating, music degree recipients generally earn about $21,568 in the first five years of their career.
More information about a degree in music from Western Washington University
Wazzu is a very large public university located in the distant town of Pullman. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wazzu is a great university overall.
There were approximately 30 music students who graduated with this degree at Wazzu in the most recent data year. After graduating, music degree recipients typically make around $30,809 at the beginning of their careers.
More information about a degree in music from Washington State University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
21st
Most Popular In WA
Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle U is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #155 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Seattle U is a great university overall.
There were roughly 3 music students who graduated with this degree at Seattle U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in music from Seattle University
Located in the city of Seattle, SPU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population. This university ranks 10th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were approximately 7 music students who graduated with this degree at SPU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the music program state that they receive average early career income of $30,696.
More information about a degree in music from Seattle Pacific University
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In WA
Located in the city of Seattle, Cornish College of the Arts is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.
There were roughly 16 music students who graduated with this degree at Cornish College of the Arts in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in music from Cornish College of the Arts
PLU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Tacoma. This university ranks 15th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were about 13 music students who graduated with this degree at PLU in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the music program earn an average of $29,749 in their early career salary.
More information about a degree in music from Pacific Lutheran University
Walla Walla U is a small private not-for-profit university located in the small suburb of College Place. This university ranks 19th out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.
There were roughly 5 music students who graduated with this degree at Walla Walla U in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in music from Walla Walla University
college factual
